UK School Closures: Check if Your School is Shut

Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed due to heavy snow and freezing temperatures. Check the official government website with your postcode to see if your child's school is affected.

Ministers dismiss calls for four-day school week

The Government has dismissed a petition signed by over 125,000 people calling for a four-day school week, stating it would undermine learning and strain families. Read the minister's full response.

Venezuela Targets Chinese Assets After Trump Sanctions

Venezuela's government, led by Nicolás Maduro, is seizing assets from Chinese companies in retaliation for US sanctions under Donald Trump. This analysis explores the geopolitical fallout and risks to global energy markets. Read the full report.

Finland teaches toddlers to spot fake news

Finland's national curriculum builds media literacy from age three to combat Russian disinformation. Experts now integrate AI literacy to tackle AI-generated fake content. Read how they protect democracy.

UK school closures due to snow and ice on Monday

Hundreds of schools across Scotland and parts of England are closed due to heavy snow and ice warnings from the Met Office. Check the status of your school and see the latest weather alerts.

World Logic Day 2024: A Cookie Conundrum

Celebrate World Logic Day with a brain-teasing puzzle. Three friends, ten cookies, and a battle of wits. Can you deduce the rational solution? Test your deductive reasoning now.

Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96

Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister, has died in London aged 96. King Charles leads tributes to the 'courageous' campaigner against hatred. Read her remarkable story.

27,000 on 'Mickey Mouse' university courses

TaxPayers' Alliance research reveals over 27,000 enrolments on nearly 800 'rip-off' degrees, including 'climate justice' and yoga. Critics demand an end to state-subsidised hobby courses.

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